If you now hold or have previously held a Nebraska educator certificate or permit, you are exempt from the criminal record history check and are not required to submit fingerprint cards

If you have not lived in Nebraska continuously for the past five (5) years immediately prior to filing your application with the Nebraska Department of Education, you are required to submit fingerprint cards and fingerprint processing fee of $50 in addition to any certification processing fee

If you have been a continuous Nebraska resident for the past five (5) years immediately prior to filing your application with the Nebraska Department of Education, you are not required to submit fingerprint cards